Articles by Eddie Byun

Eddie Byun

Eddie Byun is an associate professor of Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology. He is the author of the award winning book "Justice Awakening," "Praying for Your Pastor" and "Praying for Your Missionary." Eddie is also the executive producer of Save My Seoul, an award winning documentary about sex trafficking in South Korea. He has pastored for over 25 years in Canada, South Korea, Australia and the U.S. Eddie lives with his wife and son in Irvine, Calif.

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• The Good Book Blog

  A Prayer for Ukraine

  Eddie Byun — February 25, 2022

  Father God, Our hearts break at what is happening in Ukraine. We pray for a quick and peaceful end to this attack. Protect the people who are under...

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  Grieving and Groaning: A Prayer Guide for Afghanistan

  Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021

  This blog post was originally published on August 23, 2021. There’s a meme that’s been making the rounds recently of a man running but another man...

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  애통하고 탄식하라 : 아프가니스탄을 위한 기도 안내서

  Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021

  This blog post was originally published in English on August 23, 2021. 최근에 SNS에서 유명한 이미지 중에 한 남자가 달리고 있는데 그 뒤를 또 다른 남자가 바짝 따라붙는 이미지가 있다. 앞의 남자는...

• Talbot Magazine

  A Time for Justice

  Four reasons why the church must lead the way in pursuing justice

  Eddie Byun — June 16, 2021

  My years of pastoring and teaching in South Korea took me down some unusual paths. It started out so “normal” in the early years of ministry —...

• Talbot Magazine

  New Program Roundup: Summer 2021

  An introduction to the latest programs arriving this summer and fall.

  Eddie Byun, Brandon Cash, Dave Keehn, Gary Manning Jr — June 16, 2021

  Master of Divinity Now Offered Fully Online Talbot School of Theology is launching its widely respected Master of Divinity in a fully online...

• The Good Book Blog

  A Prayer for This Hour

  Eddie Byun — March 19, 2021

  Below is a short prayer I felt led to pray over our nation in light of recent events. Father, release the power of the Holy Spirit to convict the...

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  The Power of Media as a Tool for Ministry and Justice

  Eddie Byun — September 16, 2020

  Almost half of my 25 years in pastoral ministry were spent in South Korea. When I first went there, out of total obedience to God, I couldn’t speak...

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  How Do We Respond to the Crisis of this Hour?

  Eddie Byun — June 11, 2020

  We are a nation that is deeply hurting. And we are a nation in crisis.

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  How Should We Think About Death?

  Eddie Byun — May 27, 2020

  With the COVID-19 pandemic now reaching over 340,000 deaths worldwide, and 100,000 deaths in the US alone, there is great mourning all around us....

• The Good Book Blog

  When It’s Not Safer at Home

  Eddie Byun — May 07, 2020

  With the alarming rise of abuse and even trafficking happening during this global crisis, we must not forget these victims in our prayers and in our acts of loving support.

• The Good Book Blog

  Dear Church, It is Not Business as Usual

  It is a Season to Repent, Fast and Pray.

  Eddie Byun — May 04, 2020

  Dear Church. This is not business as usual with the exception that everything is online now. People have died by the thousands over the past few...

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  교회여, 지금은 평상시와 같은 때가 아니다

  지금은 회개하고, 금식하며, 기도할 때다

  Eddie Byun — May 04, 2020

  사랑하는 교회여. 모든 것이 온라인에서 이뤄진다는 것을 제외하면 지금은 평상시와 같은 때가 아니다. 지난 며칠간 수천 명이 목숨을 잃었다. 최근 몇 주 사이에 수만 명이 사망했다. 많은 이들이 예수님이 계시지 않는 영원한 어둠 속으로 들어갔다. 사람들은 죽어가고...

• The Good Book Blog

  A Prayer Guide for North Korea

  Eddie Byun — April 27, 2020

  There has been reports recently of the North Korean leader, Kim Jung Un, being in frail condition with his health. While we don’t know his true...

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  Preparing Your Church for the Next Wave of Challenges

  The Next Two Challenges the Church Must Prepare For in the COVID-19 Era

  Eddie Byun — April 16, 2020

  As the reality of this COVID-19 pandemic settles in more and more, with no clear end in sight, the stress and strains on relationships and within...

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  Turning Trials into Treasures

  James 1:1-18

  Eddie Byun — April 13, 2020

  A number of my past congregation members recently asked me to re-post some sermons that can encourage them during this unique season we are in. So...

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  Prayers We Must Pray in This Hour

  A Prayer Guide for the Church During COVID-19

  Eddie Byun — April 09, 2020

  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God....

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  Seven Things to Do in This Season of Uncertainty

  Eddie Byun — April 07, 2020

  A Surprising New Season The world has changed this year in ways none of us would’ve ever anticipated. While this has surprised most of us, this...

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  Online Resources for Homeschooling

  Eddie Byun — March 23, 2020

  In God's interesting humor and sovereignty, I've been "homeschooling" Enoch after he came home from his regular school since we moved to LA at the...